HWP204: Samurai vs Doe PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junk Memorex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradock Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Memorex
vs
Lao

190 cm
27
226 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

187 cm
27
209 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Memorex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradock Lao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao doesn't manage to clinch there - Memorex circles away.
Lao closes the distance and clinches up with Memorex, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes Memorex against the cage but Memorex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Memorex misses with a low kick.
Memorex throws a combination. Lao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao shoots in for a double leg but Memorex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lao tries for a takedown but Memorex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junk Memorex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradock Lao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Memorex checks a leg kick.
Memorex throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely.
Lao tries to clinch up but Memorex circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lao tries for a takedown but Memorex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lao tries to clinch up.
Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Memorex's waist but Memorex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lao off to one side.
Memorex lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Memorex.
Memorex throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lao dives in and grabs Memorex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Memorex pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Memorex. Lao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Memorex throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely.
Lao shoots in for a double leg but Memorex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Memorex misses with a wild combination.
Lao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Memorex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lao somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao is looking to land body kicks.
Lao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lao tries to clinch but Memorex moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Memorex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Memorex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lao avoids the body shot from Memorex.
Memorex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lao counters with a nice uppercut.
Lao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao shoots for a double leg takedown but Memorex sprawls well. He's pushed Lao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao has a takedown stuffed.
Lao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lao.
Junk Memorex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradock Lao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Memorex has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Memorex and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Memorex shows good takedown defense.
Memorex throws a jab when Lao was well out of range.
Lao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Memorex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lao somewhat.
Memorex just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memorex lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Memorex.
Lao shoots in but Memorex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lao throws a lazy head kick
and Memorex counters with a two punch combo.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Memorex as he jumps to the side.
Lao tries to clinch there but Memorex circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memorex misses with a few strikes there.
Lao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Memorex misses.
Lao throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Memorex dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lao misses with a straight left.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradock Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Memorex cracks Lao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lao throws a shot from downtown. Memorex moves away and avoids it.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao shoots in but Memorex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junk Memorex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradock Lao.
Memorex thows a body kick. Lao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Memorex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lao momentarily.

Memorex lands a big head kick that sends Lao tumbling to the mat! Memorex takes a step backwards and waves Lao back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Lao is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao leaves his chin hanging out and Memorex seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lao crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junk Memorex!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coconut Bagaganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The real American. Coconut Bagaganja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hulk Hogan's chin.

Hogan
vs
Bagaganja

189 cm
29
225 lbs
15 - 19 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coconut Bagaganja!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick from Bagaganja.

Bagaganja gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bagaganja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bagaganja throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Bagaganja connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
Bagaganja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hogan takes a step back to recover.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bagaganja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Bagaganja holds him up against the cage and eventually Hogan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagaganja lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagaganja stalls.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Bagaganja has the dominant position.
Bagaganja lands a nice uppercut.
Bagaganja just leaning against Hogan, taking a breather.
Hogan can't get the takedown.
Hogan tries to circle away but Bagaganja has him pinned against the cage.

Bagaganja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bagaganja closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
Hogan takes a shot to the head.
Bagaganja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hogan up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bagaganja breaks from the clinch.
Bagaganja throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bagaganja throws a left that rocks Hogan and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bagaganja dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hogan regain composure!

Hogan is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bagaganja working the head with strikes.
Oh Hogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagaganja scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hogan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bagaganja can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coconut Bagaganja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desean Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AK-47 Russian Underground . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Waters
vs
Kalashnikov

179 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

177 cm
30
265 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Waters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalashnikov's half guard.
Kalashnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Waters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalashnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Waters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalashnikov's head.

Waters is trying to work for a kimura but Kalashnikov is defending well.

Waters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Waters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Waters prevents Kalashnikov from standing back up.
Waters wants to pass the guard but Kalashnikov is defending well.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Waters.
Waters works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Avtomat Kalashnikov has been cut.
Waters looking to finish Kalashnikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kalashnikov!

That has opened up Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Waters looking for a guillotine from mount but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
Waters throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Waters working for a guillotine from mount but Kalashnikov is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kalashnikov suckers Waters into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Kalashnikov is now in Waters's guard!

Waters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Waters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalashnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalashnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Waters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalashnikov is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalashnikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Waters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Waters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Waters is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalashnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kalashnikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Waters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Waters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desean Waters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kalashnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Waters dives in and scores a takedown into Kalashnikov's guard.
Waters thows a big elbow that misses.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalashnikov is retaining full guard.
Waters is in close to Kalashnikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kalashnikov wants to stand and escape but Waters is having none of it.
Waters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waters trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Waters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Waters throws a strike but Kalashnikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalashnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Waters.

Waters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalashnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Waters pushes a forearm under Kalashnikov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kalashnikov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desean Waters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jakson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thriller. Silva has chosen system of a down - violent pornography as his entrance music. Rickson Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jakson
vs
Silva

191 cm
31
240 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

200 cm
27
233 lbs
16 - 11 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.™
Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jakson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands with a right hand.
Jakson has a takedown stuffed.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Jakson shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jakson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva stalks Jakson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jakson's face. Jakson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Jakson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva jabs at Jakson's body.
Jakson is breathing heavily.
Jakson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Jakson or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jakson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.

Jakson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws an uppercut from hell that sends Jakson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Silva stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva gave a mention to Hellbent, Inc.™ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayar Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen FIGHT TO DEATH as his entrance music. Pertti Pakkaaja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jayar Velasquez's chin.

Pakkaaja
vs
Velasquez

200 cm
25
222 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

190 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pakkaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayar Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Pakkaaja avoids it well.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pakkaaja counters by clinching up.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Pakkaaja has the dominant position.
Pakkaaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Velasquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Pakkaaja has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Pakkaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pakkaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pakkaaja has Velasquez pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to circle away but Pakkaaja has him pinned against the cage.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Pakkaaja is stalling here.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pakkaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Pakkaaja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velasquez up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pakkaaja is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pertti Pakkaaja.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pakkaaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pakkaaja moves into the clinch.
Pakkaaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Pakkaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Pakkaaja stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pertti Pakkaaja.

Pakkaaja forces Velasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Pakkaaja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Pakkaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Pakkaaja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Velasquez misses with the combination.
Velasquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jayar Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakkaaja dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a double jab

and Pakkaaja counters with a crisp one two that drops Velasquez! Pakkaaja thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Velasquez to his feet! Velasquez is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pakkaaja counters with a crisp right that sends Velasquez to the canvas! Pakkaaja follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Pakkaaja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mir
vs
Hanma

186 cm
29
265 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

184 cm
31
213 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Mir does no damage.
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanma swivels and escapes.

Hanma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mir defending well though.
Mir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mir working a defensive guard here.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Mir is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma distracts Mir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma is trying to reverse the position but instead Mir has taken his back - oops!

Hanma showing good submission defense here.
Hanma rolls, trying to escape but Mir keeps control of the position.

Mir working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir punches Hanma on the ear.
Mir wants to control the position but Hanma frees himself and scrambles - Mir manages to regain control in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma regains half guard.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.
Mir drops an elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma is trying to stand up here but Mir is controlling him well.
Hanma regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard.
Mir controlling Hanma's posture.
Mir is trying to keep Hanma in close.
Mir wants to sweep but no luck.

Hanma content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mir has locked up a guillotine! Mir's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hanma is holding on here and Mir must be using up a lot of energy. Hanma has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mir gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Mir!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakz Skedol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skedol
vs
Lewis

225 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
27
258 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakz Skedol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.

It looks like Jakz Skedol has been cut.
Lewis lands a really nice looking cross but Skedol seems unphased.
Skedol moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Skedol both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Skedol throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skedol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Skedol counters with a right hand to the body.
Skedol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Skedol.
Skedol avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Jakz Skedol's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skedol. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis cracks Skedol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skedol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skedol throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis works Skedol's body with a nice hook.
Skedol lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skedol.
Lewis moves out of range as Skedol strikes.
Skedol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Jakz Skedol's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skedol.
Skedol throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Skedol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skedol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Skedol moved out of range.
Skedol staying out of range there.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Skedol is just out of range.
Skedol looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skedol moves away.
Lewis cracks Skedol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Skedol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Skedol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Skedol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skedol lands with a nice combination. Lewis backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Daniel Lewis has been cut.
Skedol slips under a jab from Lewis.
Skedol slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Skedol moves out of range.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skedol.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skedol manages to avoid it.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Skedol avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skedol throws out the jab.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skedol.
Skedol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis walks into a stiff left hand from Skedol.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Skedol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skedol is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Lewis like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Lewis from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakz Skedol!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus von Lichtenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ward might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to People are strange by The Doors . von Lichtenheim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ark - Heal the Waters. Kerry Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ward
vs
von Lichtenheim

193 cm
25
263 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

215 cm
27
285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerry Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaus von Lichtenheim!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Lichtenheim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Lichtenheim is looking to clinch.

Ward lands a big head kick that sends von Lichtenheim tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves von Lichtenheim back to his feet - he wants the finish!

von Lichtenheim is rocked!

It looks like Klaus von Lichtenheim has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ward backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks von Lichtenheim's temple! It sends von Lichtenheim violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ward celebrates and the doctors try to help von Lichtenheim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kerry Ward!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt has chosen Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benson Simomaa
vs
Belt

180 cm
24
283 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

225 cm
28
289 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simomaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simomaa.
Simomaa throws a hook to the side of Belt's head but Belt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belt misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simomaa. Belt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simomaa is looking to clinch.
Simomaa tries to clinch but Belt is having none of it.

Belt moves into range and clinches up with Simomaa.
Belt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simomaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belt stalling in the clinch but Simomaa improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Belt fails to land.
Belt trying to control the position but instead, Simomaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belt into the cage.
Belt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simomaa is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belt's brow.
Belt blocking some punches.
Simomaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simomaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Belt tries to throw a body punch but Simomaa avoids it by throwing Belt back against the cage.
Belt misses with a body punch.
Belt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simomaa's elbow.
Belt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belt avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Belt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simomaa.
Belt misses with a knee strike.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belt misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Black Belt has been cut.
Belt avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Belt is working Simomaa over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Simomaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simomaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Belt dodges an elbow strike from Simomaa.
Simomaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Simomaa lands a nice elbow.
Simomaa lands an elbow inside that Belt shrugs off.
Belt avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Simomaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belt's brow.
Simomaa prevents a body shot from Belt.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Belt avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Belt avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
Simomaa lands a left hand.
Belt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simomaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simomaa throws an elbow but misses.
Belt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belt's brow.
Belt blocks an uppercut.
Belt can't find room to land a body shot as Simomaa controls the action.
Belt avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Belt tries a body shot but Simomaa blocks it.
Belt avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Belt misses with the head strike.
Simomaa stalling in the clinch.
Simomaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belt's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simomaa's elbow.
A short right from Belt.
Simomaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Belt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simomaa throws an elbow but misses.
Belt avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Belt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simomaa.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simomaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Simomaa blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belt.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Belt blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simomaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simomaa throws an elbow that misses.
Belt tries a body shot but Simomaa blocks it.
Simomaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Isto Benson Simomaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Belt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Belt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Simomaa has Belt up against the cage in a clinch.
Belt lands a nice uppercut.
Simomaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belt crunches a lovely knee into Simomaa's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Simomaa fails to land.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belt misses with a knee to the head.
Isto Benson Simomaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belt avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Simomaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Belt.
Belt tries a body shot but Simomaa blocks it.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simomaa.
Belt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa stalling.
Belt tries to work over Simomaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simomaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Belt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simomaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belt backwards.
Simomaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simomaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belt taking a breather.
Simomaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Belt blocks an elbow strike.
Belt avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Belt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Belt tries to land a knee to the head but Simomaa blocks with his arms.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Simomaa has Belt pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt can't find room to land a body shot as Simomaa controls the action.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simomaa throws an elbow but misses.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belt misses with a body punch.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Simomaa.
Nice elbow from Simomaa.

That has opened up Black Belt's cut even more.
Belt blocks an elbow strike.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simomaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Belt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simomaa is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belt gets through Simomaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simomaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Belt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simomaa.
Simomaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simomaa throws an elbow but misses.
Belt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Belt misses with a punch on the inside.
Belt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simomaa throws an elbow that misses.
Belt tries a body shot but Simomaa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simomaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simomaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Belt lands a good knee to the midsection. Simomaa won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simomaa lands an elbow inside.
Belt looking to throw knees to the head but Simomaa is blocking nicely.
Belt tries to land knees in the clinch but Simomaa avoids the damage to the body.
Simomaa lands an elbow that stopped Belt in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belt's brow.
Belt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simomaa's elbow.
Simomaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Belt connects with a knee to the head.
Belt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simomaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Belt is breathing heavily.
Belt lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belt looking to throw knees to the head but Simomaa is blocking nicely.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Belt tries to land a knee to the head but Simomaa blocks with his arms.
Simomaa lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isto Benson Simomaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Belt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Belt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simomaa misses with a body shot.
Belt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simomaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simomaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belt was well out of range. Poor timing from Simomaa.
Belt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simomaa misses with an uppercut
and Belt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simomaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Belt loads up on a big right hand but Simomaa slips the punch.
Simomaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belt under the eye.
Simomaa wants to clinch
and Belt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belt tries to close the distance and clinch but Simomaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simomaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belt moves away.
Belt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simomaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simomaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belt moves away.
A swing and a miss from Simomaa.
Simomaa looks to land a right hand but Belt moved out of range.

Simomaa pushes Belt up against the cage in a clinch.
Belt taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simomaa.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belt dodges an elbow strike from Simomaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simomaa avoiding damage as Belt throws knees to the body.
Belt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belt takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Black Belt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Belt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simomaa is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Belt.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Belt connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Isto Benson Simomaa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belt scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Belt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Belt blocks an elbow strike.
Simomaa trying to control the position but instead, Belt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simomaa into the cage.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt blocks the elbow strike.
Belt avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Belt misses with a punch on the inside.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Belt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simomaa avoids it.
Belt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simomaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simomaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Simomaa prevents a body shot from Belt.
Simomaa throws an elbow that misses.
Belt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simomaa throws an elbow that misses.
Belt tries to work over Simomaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt works on Simomaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Belt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simomaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belt looking to throw knees to the head but Simomaa is blocking nicely.
Belt blocks the elbow strike.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simomaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Belt gets an underhook and turns Simomaa into the cage.
Belt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simomaa's elbow.
Simomaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belt blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belt's brow.
Simomaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belt blocks an uppercut.
Belt misses with a body punch.
Black Belt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isto Benson Simomaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belt avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Belt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Belt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simomaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isto Benson Simomaa!
A victorious Isto Benson Simomaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samurai comes to the cage accompanied by Sad memory. Doe has chosen whatsername, and does she remember my name? as his entrance music. Jon Doe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Samurai
vs
Doe

198 cm
25
257 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

193 cm
30
233 lbs
42 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Hellbent, Inc.™

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samurai.
Samurai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doe drops his hands momentarily and Samurai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Samurai tenderised Doe's leg. Doe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doe blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Samurai misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Samurai.
Doe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samurai.
Samurai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samurai.
Samurai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick from Samurai.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samurai lands a big head kick that sends Doe tumbling to the mat! Samurai takes a step backwards and waves Doe back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Doe is rocked!
Afro Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samurai cracks Doe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Doe falls backwards against the cage. Samurai follows up with more strikes that drop Doe to his knees. Samurai keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Doe! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afro Samurai!
After winning the bout, Afro Samurai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.